Charities

In an earlier briefing we highlighted the challenges for charities and other organisations organising their Annual General Meeting, or other members meetings, while complying with guidance on social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

When lockdown was announced, many workplaces were plunged into remote working overnight. However, remote working is not always possible, and the Government has issued new guidance on when staff should now return to work.

On Saturday 28 March 2020, the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, announced two measures to help charities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Both measures are primarily relevant to charitable companies.

Alongside supporting staff, transitioning to remote working where possible and weathering the financial impacts of the coronavirus, charity leaders also need to consider the impact on charity governance arrangements.